16 Quotes From Princess Diana That Turn Our Kindness and Altruism On

Princess Diana has long been a symbol of love, help, compassion, and care. She knew the meaning of misery firsthand since she herself suffered from bulimia, depression, and even committed acts of self-harm. And over the years of her life, she managed to do a lot for people in need. She openly and bravely discussed important issues and tried to change our world for the better. And despite the fact that all this was in the last century, the problems she spoke about exist to this very day.

We at Bright Side strongly believe in kindness and love. And we think that Princess Diana’s quotes can serve as guidance for our actions.

• Carry out a random act of kindness with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.

• I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved.

• Each person is born with very individual qualities and potential. We as a society owe it to women to create a truly supportive environment in which they too can grow and move forward.

• I do things differently because I don’t go by a rule book, because I lead from the heart, not the head.

• HIV doesn’t make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug. Heaven knows they need it.

• Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.

• It has always been my concern to touch people with leprosy, trying to show in a simple action that they are not reviled, nor are we repulsed.

• A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.

• Only do what your heart tells you.

• Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.

• There’s no better way to dismantle a personality than to isolate it.

• Hugs can do great amounts of good — especially for children.

• You can’t comfort the afflicted with afflicting the comfortable.

• My first thoughts are that I should not let people down, that I should support them and love them.

• Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life — a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.

• The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.

Do you have a favorite quote about kindness? Have you ever taken part in charity? We’d like to hear your opinions and stories in the comments.